Well, it worked. She got a crap ton of attention, which sold her as a performer, which got her movie offers.
Gaga is actually talented. She can sing, for real, and she is a gifted actress who sells her character. And yet she had to resort to gimmicks to get anyone to listen to her. I think that says more about us as an audience than it does about her.
Regardless, I'm trying to avoid her in interviews or social media or whatever because I can't wait to see the new Joker and don't want Gaga ruining it by making me only see her crazy political bullshit instead of her character. I did that before I saw A Star Is Born and was able to enjoy the movie.
SAAAAAAAAME!!!
I agree with all of the above in your post, also.
Interesting facts -she started playing piano at 4, and she was ACCEPTED TO Julliard at age 11, but did not attend.
Never liked her politics, but I've always been a Gaga fan - even though it would seem to be a little bit out of my normal character. (hence my tag line!)
But then again, not really, because my musical tastes are EXTREMELY eclectic. For some reason, I cannot explain - I just love most of her music.
And, anyone who follows me on social media knows that I post a lot of "live" videos of the local bands I go to see.
Those bands are from almost all genres, and I love it! I just love to watch people engaging in their craft. So much talent around here, too.
Anyhoo - I cannot wait to see the new Joker movie!!